Where was the Ottoman Empire Located? Original location and expansion.

Originally, the Ottoman Empire was parts of modern-day Greece and Turkey. After expansion, it included parts of eastern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It was on the Balkan Peninsula, parts of Arabian Peninsula, and the Anatolia Peninsula (Asia Minor).

What was the capital of the Ottoman Empire? What was this city originally called?

What religion did the Ottomans practice?

The Ottomans were mostly Islam, but the sultan allowed captured (Christians and Jews) groups to practice their faith in groups called millets. The religion unified the Ottomans because of the many ethnic groups.

What was the most famous work of architecture they built in India?

Who built this and why?

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Was originally supposed to be married with her, but he was captured and enslave and later killed. He was buried across the river from her.

What is isolation?

Why did the Japanese favor a policy of Isolationism?

The Japanese don't want people to come to their country because they don't want their culture to be changed by the Europeans because they think their culture is the best. They didn't want missionaries to come in and convert them to Christianity.